The numbers behind Medicare in Parke County
| Parke County | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 3,492 | 1,179,148 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 21.2% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 3,978 | 1,432,708 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 2,052 | 731,624 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 51.6% | 51.1% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
With roughly 3,492 residents age 65 and older, Parke County is 77th among 92 Indiana counties for older residents. That group is 21.2% of its population, compared with 17.2% across Indiana. Another 1,237 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 31% are 75 to 84 and 10% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). Medicare Advantage enrollment in Parke County is 51.6% of people with Medicare, close to the Indiana average of 51.1%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Parke County
The USDA classifies Parke County as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, adjacent to a metro area. With fewer hospitals and clinics close by, the right Medicare plan here is often the one whose network includes the providers you can really reach.
CMS counts 3,989 Medicare beneficiaries in Parke County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Indiana average of 72. About 15% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 16%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Parke County, CMS reported about 640 emergency room visits and 269 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (619) and higher than it for hospital stays (235). About 7% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and Parke County may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in Parke County; we help Parke County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Parke County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Parke County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Communities and ZIP codes in Parke County
The largest communities in Parke County by 2023 Census population estimates are Rockville (2,592), Montezuma (927), Rosedale (651), Marshall (275), Mecca (274), Bloomingdale (269). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
We look up plans by ZIP code. In Parke County, that means areas such as 47832, 47836, 47837, 47859, 47860, 47862, 47872, 47874, based on Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas that lie mostly in the county.
Questions about Medicare in Parke County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Indiana Department of Insurance: Indiana’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Parke County residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for Parke County households, including ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
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Parke County compared with similar Indiana counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain County | 3,409 | 48.2% | 13% | Rural |
| Orange County | 4,165 | 48.5% | 19% | Rural |
| Spencer County | 4,182 | 43.9% | 14% | Rural |
| Pulaski County | 2,707 | 43.8% | 14% | Rural |
| Pike County | 2,599 | 45.6% | 18% | Rural |
| Crawford County | 2,296 | 53.8% | 20% | Rural |
See every Indiana county in our Indiana directory or go to our Indiana Medicare hub.